Our aim is a bigger and better railway that people are proud and pleased to use and recommend.

Railfuture campaigns for:

more seats

value for money fares

quicker journeys

an enjoyable journey experience

new services and lines to increase journey opportunities

shifting freight from road to rail.

Railfuture keeps in touch with important transport issues nationally and locally, through our branches and affiliated rail user groups. We take every opportunity to develop a relationship with national and local politicians and government officials to press for better rail services:

Railfuture argues for new and reopened railway lines and stations which will promote economic growth both nationally and locally, and enhancement of existing routes to increase capacity and performance.

Before making major policy decisions, both national and local government run formal consultations to find out what the public think about the issues. Railfuture’s realistic, informed submissions are well respected, so the rail user viewpoint is considered and we can influence those policy decisions.

As well as working at local and national level with train operators and other stakeholders to secure a better railway. Railfuture makes awards to campaigners from its Fighting Fund to bring about improvements. Awards have been given, for example, for publicity initiatives and feasibility studies.

Railfuture's official policy is determined by the Board of directors, who are influenced by Railfuture activists and the membership.

Railfuture has produced a number of policy statements to guide our campaigning for a bigger and better railway. They will be individually revised when required and are available to Railfuture members, the rail industry, stakeholders and the general public.